Second Recall Issued For GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Silverado Braking Problems
Braking problems in GMC Sierra’s and Chevrolet Silverado’s were previously noted here and here. It seems GM is having more braking issues with these vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and General Motors are recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks due to a problem with the vehicles’ electronic brake control module (EBCM).
The recall affects the following model years:
2019 Cadillac CT6
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (New Model)
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 (New Model)
Straight from GM and NHTSA, they say:
General Motors has decided that certain 2019 model year Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles may fail to conform to S5.3 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126, “Electronic stability control systems for light vehicles” and S5.5.1 of FMVSS 135, “Light vehicle brake systems.” In these vehicles, a software error can, in rare cases, disable the vehicle’s electronic stability control (ESC) and antilock brake system (ABS) systems for a single ignition cycle. If this specific error occurs, the vehicle’s diagnostics will not illuminate the vehicle’s ESC and ABS telltale lamps, as required by S5.3 of FMVSS 126 and S5.1 of FMVSS 135. If the driver is unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there may be increased risk of a crash.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192268091.
The Safety Bulletin sent to NHTSA can be accessed here.
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